Patient's question:
Frequently experiencing incomplete urination, increased post-voiding residual urine, and difficulty urinating, upon examination it was found to be benign prostatic hyperplasia. May I ask if a 38-year-old male can suffer from benign prostatic hyperplasia?Doctor's answer:
As you mentioned, conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), although they are somewhat related to age—such as the fact that the older one gets, the more likely they are to develop BPH—this condition can also occur in relatively younger men, such as with recurrent benign prostatic hyperplasia or prostatitis. Moreover, since you are relatively 38 years old, you are not in a particularly young age group either. The condition of BPH tends to fluctuate and requires long-term medication. For male patients, it is important to actively seek diagnosis at professional and reputable hospitals and consider treatment based on thorough examination results. Additionally, it is advisable to quit smoking and drinking, pay attention to personal hygiene, and finally, wish all patients a speedy recovery.